CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Cyphotilapia frontosa 'Burundi 6-stripe Frontosa'
Cyphotilapia frontosa
Origin: Lake Tanganyika (Burundi)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–27 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH8–8.8
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 35 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 25+
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful for its size; mouthbrooder
About
Cyphotilapia frontosa 'Burundi' 6-stripe is one of the most impressive large cichlids — massive nuchal hump on males, bold black and white barring. Comes from the deep cold depths of Lake Tanganyika. Peaceful for its size. Mouthbrooder.
Care Guide
300 L+ Tanganyika deep water biotope. Temperature 24–27°C (cooler). pH 8.0–8.8. Sandy substrate. Feed large cichlid pellets, krill, shrimp. Very peaceful — excellent with other large Tanganyikans.
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